Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Resident Agent)

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, U.S. Border Patrol, Detroit Sector, Sault Ste. Marie Station in the below locations: Gaylord, MI Marquette, MI Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above.

Relocation Authorized Position: Relocation expenses have been authorized for this position. See the Relocation Expenses Reimbursed section of this announcement and U.S. Border Patrol Paid Moves for additional details. In addition, a VRP verification process has been established. Please be informed that within 90 days after your report date, you will be requested to provide valid documentation confirming that you have established a residence closer to the new duty location. Further information on this process will be provided to you during the selection process. This position will allow you to use your expertise to prevent illegal entry of aliens into the United States by land, water, or air; enforce criminal provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Laws; and seek out and apprehend smugglers or aliens who are in the United States illegally. Apply for this exciting opportunity to strengthen the Department's ability to protect the homeland. This position starts at a salary of $109,383.00 (GS-13, Step 1) to $142,199.00 (GS-13, Step 10). As a Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Resident Agent) you will serve as a secondary law enforcement officer (under 5 U.S.C. 8336 (c) and 8412 (d) and be responsible for: Providing direct, first-line supervision over an assigned team of Border Patrol Agents who detect and prevent undocumented noncitizens, narcotics, illicit contraband, terrorists, and weapons of terrorism from entering the United States. Planning, directing, and supervising broad program and evaluative studies which impact fundamentally on the sector and agency.Utilizing and managing a variety of information systems and databases to conduct searches, queries, update files, and disseminate information. Resolving discrepancies and managing the preparation of criminal complaints, the tracking of suspects and evidence, and the coordination of assignments for agents who testify in court on behalf of the Government. Actively providing guidance and instruction to agents regarding community relations, fostering harmonious relationships with the public at large, and gaining support for the Border mission.